Request for BIDS: BPU Pick-up Trucks

CITY OF HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITY (BPU) PICK-UP TRUCKS

The City of Hillsdale Board of Public Utility (BPU) is requesting pricing for the purchase
of a two (2) vehicles meeting the below requirements and the attached specifications:
New 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4x4 Pickup, or similar
7000# GVWR 5.3L V8/Auto Trans Dbl Cab w/6.5’ Box

Due date:
Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 pm (local time) on April 3, 2024 at the following location:
Hillsdale City Hall
Office of the City Clerk
97 N. Broad Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242

Award Schedule:
Review at Board of Public Utility: April 9, 2024
Review and Award by City Council: April 15, 2024

Instructions to proposers:
Proposals must be typewritten or clearly printed in ink and signed by a duly
authorized representative of the firm submitting the proposal.
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked on the
outside, “BPU Department – Pick-up Trucks”
The City Clerk, City Hall, 97 N. Broad Street, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242 will receive
proposals, at the above-required time. All proposals will be date stamped and
time marked upon receipt. Proposals may not be faxed or e-mailed.
No proposal will be accepted after the time designated for the receipt of
proposals set forth above. Each bidder shall and will be fully and solely
responsibility for delivery of the proposal prior to the appointed date and hour
designated for the receipt of all proposals, and shall assume the risk of late
delivery or non-delivery regardless of the manner the bidder employs for the
proposal's delivery or the reason for such late delivery or non-delivery.
The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to
waive any defects or informalities in proposals, to accept the bid that it
determines to be the lowest competitive bid from a competent bidder meeting
specifications and to negotiate with the bidder or bidders who, in the judgment
of the Hillsdale City Manager, are deemed the most advantageous for the
public and the City.
The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to take other action before a contract is
signed or a purchase order is approved; even after City Council accepts or approves
the proposal.